The the earl’s defender furnished the hero with twelve treasures and told him to set out,
-> The defending side gives the hero many presents and tells him to continue on the voyage.
sail with those gifts safely home to the people he loved, but to return promptly.
-> have a safe journey home but return quickly.
And so the good and grey-haired Dane, that high-born king, kissed Beowult and embraced his neck, then broke down in sudden tears. Two forebodings disturbed him in his wisdom, but one was stronger:
-> The dane and the king says goodbye to Beowulf and cries. There were two factors of anxiety but one was stronger.
nevermore would they meet each other face to face. And such was his affection that he could not help being overcome:
-> The king could not help waving goodbye to Beowulf.
his fondness for the man was so deep-founded, it warmed his heart and wound the heartstrings tight in his breast.
-> Beowulf's fondness gave a warm feeling in the heart.
The embrace ended and Beowulf, glorious in his gold regalia, stepped the green earth. Straining at anchor and ready for boarding, his boat awaited him. So they went on their journey, and Hrothgar’s generosity was praised repeatedly.
-> Beowulf, dressed all fancily, stepped out and went aboard the boat that waited for him. The journey has begun.
He was a peerless kind until old age sapped his strength and did him mortal harm, as it has done so many.
-> Beowulf was aging and this process took away his great strength and boldness.
Down to the waves then, dressed in the web of their chain-mail and warshirts the young men marched in high spirits.
-> The numerous young man marched with confidence, wearing war gear.
The coast-guard spied them, thanes setting forth, the same as before. His salute this time from the top of the cliff was far from unmannerly; he galloped to meet them and as they took ship in their shining gear, he said how welcome they would be in Geatland.
-> Beowulf acted with honor and manner that showed his manners. He ran out to meet them and told them how welcome they would be in Geatland.
Then the broad hull was beached on the sand to be cargoed with treasure, horses and war-gear. The curved prow motioned; the mast stood high above Hrothgar’s riches in the loaded hold.
-> The hull was being loaded with treasure, horses, and war-gear. Departure time was arriving quickly.
The guard who had watched the boat was given a sword with gold fittings and in future days that present would make him a respected man at his place on the mead-bench. -> The guard would be regarded as a respectful man in the future and was also given golden treasures. Then the keel plunged
-> Their journey has begun. (keel: the part of the boat that is underneath the water at all times to keep the boat well balanced throughout the journey in the sea. It is a rather crucial part of any relatively big sized boats.)
<Paraphrase>
The the earl’s defender furnished the hero with twelve treasures and told him to set out,
-> The defending side gives the hero many presents and tells him to continue on the voyage.
sail with those gifts safely home to the people he loved, but to return promptly.
-> have a safe journey home but return quickly.
And so the good and grey-haired Dane, that high-born king, kissed Beowult and embraced his neck, then broke down in sudden tears. Two forebodings disturbed him in his wisdom, but one was stronger:
-> The dane and the king says goodbye to Beowulf and cries. There were two factors of anxiety but one was stronger.
nevermore would they meet each other face to face. And such was his affection that he could not help being overcome:
-> The king could not help waving goodbye to Beowulf.
his fondness for the man was so deep-founded, it warmed his heart and wound the heartstrings tight in his breast.
-> Beowulf's fondness gave a warm feeling in the heart.
The embrace ended and Beowulf, glorious in his gold regalia, stepped the green earth. Straining at anchor and ready for boarding, his boat awaited him. So they went on their journey, and Hrothgar’s generosity was praised repeatedly.
-> Beowulf, dressed all fancily, stepped out and went aboard the boat that waited for him. The journey has begun.
He was a peerless kind until old age sapped his strength and did him mortal harm, as it has done so many.
-> Beowulf was aging and this process took away his great strength and boldness.
Down to the waves then, dressed in the web of their chain-mail and warshirts the young men marched in high spirits.
-> The numerous young man marched with confidence, wearing war gear.
The coast-guard spied them, thanes setting forth, the same as before. His salute this time from the top of the cliff was far from unmannerly; he galloped to meet them and as they took ship in their shining gear, he said how welcome they would be in Geatland.
-> Beowulf acted with honor and manner that showed his manners. He ran out to meet them and told them how welcome they would be in Geatland.
Then the broad hull was beached on the sand to be cargoed with treasure, horses and war-gear. The curved prow motioned; the mast stood high above Hrothgar’s riches in the loaded hold.
-> The hull was being loaded with treasure, horses, and war-gear. Departure time was arriving quickly.
The guard who had watched the boat was given a sword with gold fittings and in future days that present would make him a respected man at his place on the mead-bench.
-> The guard would be regarded as a respectful man in the future and was also given golden treasures.
Then the keel plunged
-> Their journey has begun. (keel: the part of the boat that is underneath the water at all times to keep the boat well balanced throughout the journey in the sea. It is a rather crucial part of any relatively big sized boats.)